Sluggish. Squealing. Unreliable. Vibrating. If any of these descriptors fit your vehicle’s recent behavior, it just might be trying to tell you something – like it’s time for a tune-up.
Today’s vehicles differ significantly from their decades-old brethren that required a tune-up every 10,000 or 20,000 miles. With newer vehicles, it’s increasingly common for manufacturer-recommended service intervals to stretch to 100,000 miles before certain maintenance items, such as replacing the spark plugs, should be completed.
With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, SC, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.
Are you considering upgrading to a better transmission on your classic? Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, SC can help.
If you drive something old, there’s a good chance it has fewer gears than you’d like. With all the 6 and 8 speed transmissions on the road today, it’s hard to imagine that just a few decades ago we were getting by with just 2 or 3 gears. These days, there are some simple swap options - here are some things for you to consider.
At Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, SC, we understand the importance of doing things right. That’s why we are in the business of hiring ASE certified technicians. After all, your car, truck or SUV is only as good as the quality of service it receives.
Leaks and drips that get the interior of your vehicle wet are definitely an inconvenience. Sitting water promotes rust, bad smells, and can ruin your carpet. Furthermore, the water often seems to come from seemingly nowhere, adding to the frustration. From Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, SC, here are some of the leading causes of water on your floor, and what you can do about it.
The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, SC, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.
At Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, SC, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, SC will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.
At Lowcountry Automotive and Performance LLC in Moncks Corner, SC, we know how troublesome it can be to pinpoint a transmission issue and get it fixed. That’s why it’s a good idea to consult us, the experts, for all your transmission needs. We want to help you get on the road safely and quickly.
